Tammy Townsend
Biography
Tammy Townsend, born Tamara Townsend on August 17, 1970, is an American television actress and singer. She was born in Los Angeles, California, to Anorene, an African‑American interior designer, and Thomas Townsend, an English judge of Yugoslavian ancestry. Townsend graduated from the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. Early in her career she earned the title of Miss Talented Teen California in 1987. She has held starring roles in numerous television sitcoms and stage productions and is noted for portraying Wendy Reardon in an American daytime series. Her professional work is catalogued under more than sixty credits in film and television databases.
Career overview
Tammy Townsend, born Tamara Townsend on August 17, 1970 in Los Angeles, California, is an American television actress and singer. She is the daughter of Anorene, an African‑American interior designer, and Thomas Townsend, an English judge of Yugoslavian ancestry. Townsend completed her secondary education at the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, a program known for its focus on visual and performing disciplines.
In addition to her artistic training, Townsend achieved early public recognition when she was crowned Miss Talented Teen California in 1987. Following that accolade, she pursued a career in front of the camera and on stage, securing starring roles in a variety of television sitcoms and theatrical productions. Her body of work reflects a consistent presence in the sitcom format, as well as involvement in stage plays, underscoring her versatility as a performer.
Beyond acting, Townsend is also identified as a singer, adding a musical dimension to her professional profile. While specific titles of her television or theatrical projects are not detailed in the available sources, the record confirms that she has maintained an active career in both television comedy series and live theatre, contributing to the entertainment industry as a multifaceted artist.
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- Sherri (2022) as Self - Guest
- The Upshaws (2021) as Angela
- Big Shot (2021) as Mrs. Gibson
- A Jenkins Family Christmas (2021) as Brianna
- The Wilds (2020) as Angela Reid
- Stuck with You (2020) as Candace
- The Workout Room (2019) as Xena
- The Cool Kids (2018) as Felicia
- Five Points (2018) as Ms. Jones
- Love Daily (2018) as Dr. C
- It's a Date (2018) as Anastasia Reese
- It's a Date (2018) Associate Producer
- One Crazy Christmas (2018) as Sabrina
- We Bare Bears (2015) as Additional Voices (voice)
- K.C. Undercover (2015) as Kira Cooper
- If Not for His Grace (2015) as Ruth Randolph
- Zodiac Sign (2015) as Victoria
- Daddy's Home (2014)
- Radio Disney Music Awards (2013) as Self - Presenter
- The Client List (2012) as Karina Lake
- The Mistle-Tones (2012) as Grace
- Switched at Birth (2011) as Denise
- Preacher's Kid (2010) as Desiree
- Love Chronicles: Secrets Revealed (2010) as Asia
- The Preacher's Kid in Atlanta (2010) as Self
- Love Me or Leave Me (2010) as Dominique Adams
- The Prodigal Experience: Reflections on a Story (2010) as Self
- The Music of 'the Preacher's Kid' (2010) as Self
- LeToya Luckett: A Rising Star (2010) as Self
- NCIS: Los Angeles (2009) as Tammy Townsend
- Sherri (2009) as Celia
- Lincoln Heights (2007)
- Cuts (2005)
- Barbershop (2005) as Lea Robinson
- The Fabric of a Man (2005) as Domunique Majors
- Rock Me Baby (2003) as Pam Gibson
- Love Chronicles (2003) as Denine
- Fastlane (2002) as Rosaria
- According to Jim (2001) as Ms. Crawford
- Semper Fi (2001) as Maria Velez
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Rhonda Briggs
- Playing Mona Lisa (2000) as Alice
- Time of Your Life (1999)
- Grown Ups (1999) as Melissa
- Felicity (1998) as Tara Owens
- Guys Like Us (1998) as Bridget Cole
- The Practice (1997) as Rachel Reynolds
- The Pest (1997) as Xantha Kent
- JAG (1995) as Lt. Clarize Boyette
- The Wayans Bros. (1995) as Amy
- The Brady Bunch Movie (1995) as Danielle
- Divas (1995) as Lynette
- Friends (1994) as Teacher
- On Our Own (1994) as Lonetta
- In the Heat of the Night: A Matter of Justice (1994) as Chelsea Clark
- Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) as Erika Carter
- Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (1992) as Patrice
- Quantum Leap (1989) as Lynelle Walters
- Family Matters (1989) as Greta McClure
- TV 101 (1988) as Student
- The Bronx Zoo (1987)
- Charles in Charge (1984) as Tammy
- Be Somebody... or Be Somebody's Fool! (1984) as Self
- Diff'rent Strokes (1978)
- Building Blocks as Therapist